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South African fintech TymeBank Plans to Change to GoTyme
South African fintech TymeBank plans to change its name to GoTyme sometime in the first half of 2026. This change is part of ...
News
SA: Altron has Launched South Africa’s First AI Factory
Altron, a big name in South African technology, has just launched something really exciting, South Africa’s first AI factory. This new factory is ...
Regulatory
South Africa: ICASA Orders Telkom to Provide Free Wi-Fi in Rural South Africa Within Six Months
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has directed Telkom to roll out free Wi-Fi at Thusong Centres across rural areas within ...
South Africa
South African Telematics Leader Ctrack Secures $23.4 Million Equity Funding to Drive Global Expansion
South African telematics company Ctrack has raised $23.4 million in equity funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and strengthening its ...
News
SA: Luno Empowers South Africans to Spend Cryptocurrency at Major Retail Stores
In a landmark move for digital payments, Luno has expanded its crypto payment service, enabling South Africans to spend Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether ...
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SA: SARS Refutes Claims of eFiling Profile Hijacking, Awaits Ombud’s Final Report
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has rejected reports alleging that over 16,000 taxpayer eFiling profiles were hijacked by cybercriminals, resulting in lost ...
South Africa
SA: Street Wallet Acquires Tipping Startup Digitip to Drive Financial Inclusion for Informal Workers
South African fintech Street Wallet has announced the acquisition of Digitip, a tipping startup founded in 2023 to enable informal workers and service ...
South Africa
SA: Binance Pay Teams Up with Zapper to Boost Crypto Payments in South Africa
Binance Pay has strengthened its presence in South Africa through a new partnership with Zapper, one of the country’s leading QR-code payment providers. ...
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SA: MTN Considers Renewed Talks to Acquire Telkom
MTN Group is weighing the possibility of restarting acquisition talks with Telkom, raising fresh speculation about a potential consolidation in South Africa’s telecommunications ...
Regulatory
South Africa Reserve Bank Opens National Payments System to Fintechs
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken a landmark step in transforming the country’s financial sector by opening its National Payments System ...